1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Jaguar 240 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
Model | 240 | 504 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |